Cover of the textbook Engage!, Vol. 1

The key answer of exercise 30

The key to exercise solutions in chapter Unit 8 - What will be will be for the textbook Engage!, Vol. 1 with authors Monica Berlis, Jane Bowie, Heather Jones e Barbara Bettinelli from Pearson Longman

Question

Read again and answer the questions.

Answer

  1. Cyberbullying is a problem for both young people and adults over 18, though it's referred to as cyberharassment or cyberstalking in the latter case.
  2. Arguments can occur without it being cyberbullying when the tone of the message is misunderstood and there's no repeated pattern or ignoring requests to stop.
  3. Yes, cyberbullying is a common problem. It's evidenced by statistics such as one in four teens being victims, and one in six admitting to being a cyberbully.
  4. Blocking the bully is a step, but it's not enough to address cyberbullying effectively.
  5. No, it's not a good idea to stay quiet if you or a friend are a victim of cyberbullying. It's essential to talk about it to people you trust and report the bullying to prevent further harm.
  6. Cyberbullies sometimes need professional help because their behavior may stem from underlying psychological issues that need to be addressed.